WORDSWORTH AVENUE, MK16 8DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK16 8DY

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, MK16 8DY, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.37 per 1,000 population. This MK16 8DY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK16 postcode area, which has experienced 92 crimes and a crime rate of 4.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK16 8DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK16 8DY, encompassing approximately 3796 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK16 8DY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Greenfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Valerian Place with total crimes: 2

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, MK16 8DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.21150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.32-42.86%
Other theft31.050.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.74-41.67%
Other theft31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.801100.00%
Vehicle crime53.16400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.580.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.11-20.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.37400.00%
Shoplifting21.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63.42100.00%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-75.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.630.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.8433.33%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.630.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 202412
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK16 8DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greenfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Valerian Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Naseby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shakespeare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spark Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1